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Preventative

Question:

Can a dermatologist spot skin cancer more accurately than a primary care doctor?

Does performing muscle stretching before I exercise reduce my chance of having a joint injury?

Does eating red meat (steak, hamburger) more than 1-2 times per week increase my risk of dying from a heart attack or cancer?

Does getting a vaccine reduce my chances of dying from COVID-19?

If I don’t have any symptoms, should I get screened for pancreatic cancer?

Does Shingrix vaccine work better than Zostavax vaccine for preventing shingles?

If I am a woman over the age of 65 should I get a DEXA scan to screen for osteoporosis?

If I am a woman over the age of 50 but under the age of 65 and no history of previous osteoporotic fracture, no history of smoking or heavy drinking, and am not significantly underweight, should I get a DEXA scan to screen for osteoporosis?

Does the good effects of eating more fruits and vegetables offset the bad effects of eating a lot of meat?

Does eating an alkaline diet reduce my chance of dying vs. a regular American diet?

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